2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo fuel

48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A-fig.14 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door locks;
❍the opening and closing of the fuel cap.
fig. 14A0J0211mfig. 15A0J0072m
Press button B-fig. 15 only after moving the key
away from your body, especially your eyes, and
from objects which could get damaged (e.g. your
clothes). Do not leave the key unattended, because some-
one, a child especially, may accidentally press the button
while handling the key.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A-fig.15 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door locks;
❍the opening and closing of the fuel cap.
Press button B to open/close the metal insert.

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Door and luggage compartment lock release
Briefly press button Ë: door and luggage compartment lock release,
timed lighting of interior courtesy lights and double flashing of di-
rection indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
Door locks are automatically released in the event of the inter-
vention of the fuel cut-off system.
Once the doors are locked, if one or more doors or the luggage
compartment are not closed correctly, the led and direction indi-
cators start flashing quickly.
Door and luggage compartment locking
Briefly press button Á: door and luggage compartment locking with
switching off of interior courtesy lights and single flashing of di-
rection indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be locked. This
situation is indicated by a rapid flashing of the direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided). If the luggage compart-
ment is open, the doors will, however, be locked.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are auto-
matically locked if this specific function was set (only on versions
with multi-functional reconfigurable display).
When locking the doors, led A-fig. 16 switches on for several sec-
onds and than starts flashing (deterrence function).
Opening the luggage compartment
Press the Rbutton to open the luggage compartment from a
distance. Luggage compartment opening is indicated by double
flashing of direction indicators.
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote controls. If you ever
require a new remote control, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised
Service and bring your CODE card (for versions/markets, where
provided), some ID and the vehicle ownership documents with you.
fig. 16A0J0027m

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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system intervenes in the event of a collision, activating:
❍switch off of fuel supply with resultant engine switch off;
❍automatic door lock release;
❍switch on of all lights inside the car.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown
on the display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, below the car or near the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to avoid draining the
battery.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks
from the fuel system, do not reset the system to
avoid fire risk.
To reset car operation, follow this procedure:
❍turn the ignition key to MAR;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍turn the ignition key to STOP.

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SAFETY CONDITIONS
When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop system, if the dri-
ver releases his/her seat belt and opens the driver's or passenger's
door, the engine can be restarted only by the ignition key.
This condition is signalled by a buzzer and by a displayed message
and - for versions/markets where it has been fitted - by the flash-
ing of the
Usymbol on the display.
"ENERGY SAVING" FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, as a result of the engine automatic restarting, the driver does not
make any action on the vehicle for over 3 minutes, the Start&Stop
system stops the engine once and for all, to prevent fuel consump-
tion. In these cases, the engine can be restarted only by the igni-
tion key.
Note In any case, the engine can be still kept running by deactivat-
ing the Start&Stop system.
OPERATING IRREGULARITIES
In case of malfunctioning conditions, the Start&Stop system is
deactivated. The driver is informed about the failure through the
switching-on of the warning light
èon the instrument panel and
- for versions/markets where it has been fitted - through the dis-
playing of a message + symbol. In this case, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service.

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1before opening the engine hood, make sure the
vehicle engine has been stopped and the ignition
key is in STOP position. Comply with the instruc-
tions of the plate under the engine hood, fig. 77.
Remove the key when other passengers are being trans-
ported inside the vehicle. Get off the vehicle only after
having removed the ignition key or having rotated it
to the STOP position. During refuelling, make sure the
vehicle engine has been stopped and the key is in STOP
position.
fig. 77A0J0341m
DYNAMIC SUSPENSION
(active shock absorber system)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This system interacts with the “Alfa DNA” system (see paragraph
“Alfa DNA”). The lever A - fig. 70 allows you to choose three dif-
ferent driving settings depending on the route type and on the road
surface:
❍d = Dynamic (sports driving mode);
❍n = Normal (normal driving mode);
❍a = All Weather (mode for driving in poor grip conditions, for
example, rain or snow)
In “Normal” and “All Weather” operating mode, the active
shock absorbers adjust the car suspension to suit the route type
and the driving stresses, thus considerably improving driving
comfort in particular on rough terrain.
The “Dynamic” function allows the driver to choose a sports dri-
ving setting featuring more responsive acceleration and suitable
steering characteristics. Further on, the shock absorber damping
action is correctly adjusted and divided to guarantee higher car's
precision and reactiveness combined with good comfort. The car
is more precise when entering bends and quicker in changing
direction.

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1AT THE FILLING STATION
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol. The petrol octane rating (RON) must not
be lower than 95.
In order to prevent damage to the catalytic converter never intro-
duce even the smallest amount of leaded petrol, even in the event
of an emergency.
DIESEL ENGINES
Only use diesel fuel compliant with European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel thickens due to
the formation of paraffin clots with consequent defective operation
of the fuel supply system. In order to avoid these problems, dif-
ferent types of diesel are distributed according to the season: sum-
mer type, winter type and arctic type (cold, mountain areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel whose features are not suitable for
the temperature of use, it is advisable to mix TUTELA DIESEL ART
additive with the fuel, in the proportions shown on the container.
Pour the additive into the tank before the fuel.When using or parking the vehicle for a long time in the mountains
or cold areas, it is advisable to refuel using locally available fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the tank over 50% full.
FUEL FILLER CAP
Opening
1) Open the flap A-fig. 82 pulling it outwards, keep the cap B
still, insert the ignition key in the lock and turn it anti-clockwise.
2) Turn the cap anti-clockwise and extract it. The cap has a de-
vice C retaining it to the flap so it cannot be lost. When refilling,
attach the cap to the flap D.
fig. 82A0J0327m

The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF)
reach very high temperatures during operation.
Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
other flammable material: fire risk.
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Closing
1) Fit the cap (complete with key) and turn it clockwise until it
clicks once or more.
2) Turn the key clockwise and extract it, then close the flap.
The hermetic seal may cause a slight increase in pressure in the
tank. A suction noise when you release the cap is therefore entirely
normal.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for limiting petrol engine emissions are: catalytic con-
verter, Lambda sensors and anti-evaporation system.
The devices for curtailing diesel engine emissions are the follow-
ing: oxidising catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.) and particulate filter (DPF).
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a mechanical filter, fitted in the exhaust system, which al-
most completely eliminates carbon particle emissions.
Keep naked flames or lighted cigarettes away from
the fuel filler hole as there is a danger of fire. Do
not bend too close to the hole either so as not to
breathe in harmful vapours.

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Starting the engine................................................................................ 154
Parking ............................................................................................... 156
Using of the gearbox ............................................................................. 157
Saving fuel.......................................................................................... 158
Towing trailers...................................................................................... 160
Snow tyres .......................................................................................... 161
Snow chains ......................................................................................... 162
Car inactivity......................................................................................... 162